Overview

• Belgian authorities have formally requested the lifting of parliamentary immunity for five MEPs implicated in an alleged Huawei bribery scheme dating back to 2021.
• The accused MEPs include Daniel Attard, Nikola Minchev, Salvatore De Meo, Fulvio Martusciello, and Giuseppina Princi, who represent various political groups in the European Parliament.
• Prosecutors allege that Huawei lobbyists provided gifts, covered travel expenses, and offered football match invitations to influence EU policy decisions.
• In April 2025, eight individuals were indicted on charges including bribery, money laundering, and participation in a criminal organization connected to the case.
• The implicated MEPs have denied wrongdoing, with some attributing their involvement to misunderstandings or unintentional associations with suspects under investigation.